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Job Title: Software Developer (Systems Software) - TS/SCI w/ Polygraph
Company Name: General Dynamics IT
Location: Herndon, VA
Position Type: Full Time
Post Date: 05/13/2026
Expire Date: 06/18/2026
Job Categories: Engineering, Information Technology
Job Description
Software Developer (Systems Software) - TS/SCI w/ Polygraph
Explore a career in software development at GDIT and youll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation. Transform technology into opportunity as a Software Developer at GDIT. Shape whats next for mission-critical government projects while shaping whats next for your engineering career. The ideal candidate will be a Software Developer in design, development, coding, testing, and debugging new software or providing complex enhancements to existing software. Works with technical staff to understand and to develop resolution of software operational and transformational activities. Successful candidate will have experience with multiple languages (including Java, Python, Ruby) and web frameworks (including Spring and Rails) as well as big data systems. RESPONSIBILITIES:Modernizes legacy Java, Python, and Ruby code as part of the migration to a cloud-based computing environment.Designs, implements, and maintains Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using tools like Terraform to automate provisioning, improve scalability, and ensure environment consistency across development, staging, and production.Must be comfortable working with software developers to identify and resolve defects.Experience working with GitHub, Jira and Confluence.Assists with the transition of existing batch processing systems to a near-real time streaming pipeline.Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.Identifies and resolves complex hardware/software interface issues.Test and document performance benchmarks and metrics for developed software.Designs and implements cloud-native data processing capabilities using tools such as Hadoop, Hive, and other big data software.Supports the design and development of a large scale structured search systemWorks with a cross functional team of developers, QA, DevOps, and security to develop, deliver, and sustain a complex production system. REQUIRED SKILLS:10+ years of software development experience including full stack developmentProficiency in a range of technologies including Java, JavaScript, SpringBoot, Python, Angular, and SQLExperience designing, developing, and integrating REST API servicesExperience with Linux-based systems and shell scripting.Experience developing web applications, including familiarity with frontend JavaScript.Strong knowledge of AWS platform and development tools.Experience analyzing large volumes of complex structured and unstructured data.Expertise in Elasticsearch DESIRED SKILLS:Experience with containerization using Docker and/or KubernetesBackground in DevOps practices and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processesFamiliarity with AI, AI/ML, and experience integrating with Large Language Models (LLMs) and other AI related services GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:401K with company matchComprehensive health and wellness packagesInternal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your careerProfessional growth opportunities including paid education and certificationsCutting-edge technology you can learn fromRest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays #WeAreGDIT#JET#GDITEnhanced2026#VA_2026Alumni
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